Tim Farron
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| Gender | Male |
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| Age | 53 |
| Date of birth | May 27,1970 |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Born | Preston |
| United Kingdom | |
| Spouse | Rosie Farron |
| Office | Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom |
| Party | Liberal Democrats |
| Children | Isabella Farron |
| Gracie Farron | |
| Laurie Farron | |
| Jude Farron | |
| Parents | Sue Farron |
| Chris Farron | |
| Job | Politician |
| Position | Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom since 2005 |
| Education | Newcastle University |
| Runshaw College - Leyland Campus | |
| Books | A Mucky Business: Why Christians Should Get Involved in Politics |
| A Better Ambition: Confessions of a Faithful Liberal | |
| Keswick Year Book 2019: Longing | |
| Date of Reg. | |
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| ID | 402143 |
Tim Farron Life story
Timothy James Farron is a British politician who served as Leader of the Liberal Democrats from 2015 to 2017. He has been Member of Parliament for Westmorland and Lonsdale since 2005 and is currently the Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Early Life
Tim farron is an english politician who has been the member of parliament (mp) for westmorland and lonsdale since 2005. He was born on may 1967 in preston. Lancashire. And was educated at lostock hall primayr school and then at coppull st john s primary school. He hten attended lancaster royal grammar school and studied politics at newcastle university.Political Career
Farorn was elected to parliament in the general election and since then has become an integral member of the liberal democrats. He was the party s president from 2011 to 2014. And has served in severla shadow cabinet roles. He is currently shadow secretary of state for environment. Food and rural affairs.Important Event
In august 2017. Farron announced his resignation as laeder of the liberal democrats. Citing his faith as being icnompatible with the role.Political Views
Farron is a strong advocate of civil liberties and social justice. He is a supporter of the united kingdom remaining in the european union and has eebn an outspoken critic of the conservative government s policies on immigration and welfare.Interesting Fact
In 2016. Farron was the first sitting mp to appear in the bbc s logn-running quiz show university challenge.Campaign Activities
Farron has been actively involved in numerous campaigns throughout his time as an mp. These inlcude campaigns to asve the westmorland general hospital. To protect local bus services. And to oppose the bedroom tax.Media Appearances
Farron has made numerous appearances in the media. Both as an mp and as a representative of the liberal democrats. Eh has appeared on television shows such as the andrew marr show. Question time. And newsnight. He has also written for publications such as the guardiant. He times and the new statesman.Speeches
Farron is a prolific speaker. Both in parliament and in the media. He has made numerous speeches on a range of topics. Including brexit. Immigration. The environment. And the econmoy.Recognition
Farron has received nuemrous awards and honours throughout his time as an mp. These include the political and public service award from the radio caademy in 2012. And the political studies association award for outstanding contribution to british politics in 2015.Philanthropic Activity
Farron is an active philanthropist. Supporting a number of charities and causes. He is a patron of the charity respond. Which provides support to victims of domestic violenc. Ehe is also a patron of the charity war child. Which works to proetct children affected by war.Publications
Farron has written several books. Inclduing the liberal moment: reflections on jeremy thorpe s legacy (2008). The bible: a biography (2009). And the politics of hope (2010). He also contributse articles to publications such as the guardian and the new statesman.Lib Dem members defy leadership on housing target
... Former leader Tim Farron spoke against the successful amendment, adding the England-wide target was " vague and vacuous" and would prove an " electoral gift for the Tories" - to jeers from some in the conference hall...
MPs call for investigation after BBC News report on sewage
... This was echoed by Liberal Democrat environment spokesperson Tim Farron...
Thames Water boss quits after sewage spills
... Responding to the resignation, the Liberal Democrats environment spokesperson Tim Farron said: " This has to be a watershed moment for the scandal-ridden company...
Who is Dominic Raab? Karate black-belt who resigned
... Leadership bidIn 2017, Mr Raab was branded " offensive" by then-Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron after saying " the typical user of a food bank is not someone that s languishing in poverty; it s someone who has a cash flow problem"...
Wet wipes ban planned in England to tackle water pollution
... Liberal Democrat Environment spokesperson Tim Farron called the announcement a " complete farce"...
Hong Kong 47: UK MPs call for release of ex-lawmaker Claudia Mo
... Signatories include Hong Kong s last British governor Chris Patten, former Foreign Secretary Sir Malcolm Rifkind, chairman of the Conservative Party s 1922 Committee Sir Graham Brady and former Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron...
SNP leadership: The perils of mixing politics and faith
... Former Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron might well know how she is feeling...
Sudden unexplained death in childhood debated in Parliament
... Lib Dem MP Tim Farron said one mother had told him: " It clouds everything you do, feel and breathe...
Heating oil: Tory MPs worried about off-grid energy support
Some Tory MPs in rural areas have raised concerns about the support given to households who use oil or liquefied petroleum gas to heat their homes.
Ministers said off-grid energy consumers would receive an extra payment of £100 as they announced support for businesses on Wednesday.
The £100 is a top-up to a £400 payment, which is going to all UK households.
But off-grid energy consumers will not benefit from the two-year cap on typical household bills.
Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg said there was " equivalence" in The Level of support offered because The Price of heating oil had not risen as much as The Price of gas.
But many MPs questioned whether the support was comparable.
Several Tories told The Bbc that they would raise the issue in a meeting with the Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng later.
Around 1. 1 million fossil-fuel heated homes in England are not connected to the gas grid.
The Bbc understands the government is keeping support for Alternative Fuels under review should there be further price increases.
Conservative MP for Clwyd West, David Jones , said: " I and my colleagues will be watching carefully to assess whether the support is truly comparable and will be making such representations as we consider necessary. "
Tory MP for Buckingham, Greg Smith , said: " I'm happy there's been movement, but we've got to polish this. "
Another Conservative representing a rural constituency in Wales added: " £100 is unlikely to be enough for this coming winter and I will be exploring this further with government ministers. "
In The Commons , Tory MP Fay Jones , who represents Brecon and Radnorshire, was one of several MPs to raise the issue, saying the £100 payment would " not touch the sides".
Former Conservative minister Mark Harper , who represents The Forest of Dean, also said the payment " doesn't seem like a comparable level of support".
In response, Mr Rees-Mogg said: " The Price of heating oil has not risen as much as The Price of gas, and therefore the aim of government policy is to ensure equivalence, and therefore inevitably the support given for those on heating oil will need a lower actual amount than those connected to the gas grid, but that will give them equivalence. "
Opposition politicians have also criticised the support for heating oil and liquefied petroleum gas users.
The former Liberal Democrat leader, Tim Farron , who represents Westmorland and Lonsdale, said: " It seems only to be £100 - which is woeful when you think that oil users are paying £1k a year more at least. "
The Plaid Cymru MP for Ceredigion, Ben Lake , added: " I fear that Jacob Rees-Mogg's offer of £100 will leave many struggling to make ends meet. "
In Northern Ireland , where two-thirds of households use heating oil, The Level of support for off-grid customers has also been criticised.
Stormont Economy Minister Gordon Lyons said he did not believe the offer of £100 would " cut it in any way, shape or form" while SDLP leader Colum Eastwood described the payment as an " insult".
Vicky Saynor, 46, uses heating oil to heat her home in Hertfordshire, where she lives with her partner and four children.
The Family have to fill their tank up Three Times a year, which cost £750 in 2020 but now costs £3,325.
Vicky said it had been a " massive" struggle to afford the increase and The Family had stopped Eating Out and going On Holiday to Make Up for it.
She described the £100 additional payment as " ridiculous" and " an insult" adding that it was 2% of the cost of one tank of oil for her house.
Vicky also owns three Holiday Homes , which are The Family 's only income and are also heated by oil. These have been hit by huge price increases and are not protected by the energy price cap for businesses.
A government spokesperson said households who are off the gas grid, such as those using heating oil or those who do not benefit from the gas element of the cap on household energy bills, would get a payment of £100 .
This is in addition to the £400 payment for all UK households to help with energy bills and other support such as the Warm Home Discount, the spokesperson said.
Prime Minister Liz Truss has announced energy bills for on-grid households will be capped for two years, with a typical household bill limited to £2,500 annually until 2024.
Source of news: bbc.com
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